Portugal’s ruling Socialist party on course to win snap general election

Exit polls suggest party led by prime minister Antonio Costa could secure surprise outright majority

Portugal's ruling Socialist party is on course to win the country's snap general election and could even secure a surprise outright majority, according to three exit polls released on Sunday evening.

The Socialists, led by prime minister Antonio Costa, are projected to win between 37% and 42.5% of the vote, taking between 100 and 118 seats in Portugal's 230-seat parliament.